Hudson – Richard J. Rocheleau, 75, a longtime resident of Hudson, died Friday June 24, 2011, at Marlborough Hills Healthcare Center.
Born and raised in Hudson, son of the late Harold and Elsie (Charbonneau) Rocheleau, he attended local schools and was a 1954 graduate of Hudson High School. He was an outstanding hockey player in high school and member of the 1954 Hudson High School championship hockey team. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army. He worked for several local construction companies for many years until his retirement.
Mr. Rocheleau is survived by his three brothers, Robert Rocheleau and wife Velma of Hudson, Paul Rocheleau and wife Sandra of Marlborough, and James Rocheleau of Boston; his sister, Mary Rocheleau-Hammond of Marlborough; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was the brother of the late Harold Rocheleau.
Visitation will be held Tuesday June 28, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc., 50 Central St., Hudson, followed by a funeral service in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Saint Michael's Cemetery of Hudson. For online condolences, please visit www.tighehamilton.com.
